The papers of twenty two scientists and organisations have been digitised for this research resource. Find out which archives are available online.

Twenty two archive collections relating to genetics research and biochemistry have been digitised. The content ranges in date from 1863 to 2008, and includes collections from Wellcome Library and our partner institutions.

Rosalind Franklin

Francis Galton

Francis Galton was an accomplished figure in late 19th century science. Known chiefly for his work on heredity and eugenics, he also made important contributions to fields such as forensics and statistical methods.

Peter Medawar

Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit

Blood groups are one of the most scientifically accessible examples of human genetic variability. The Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit was the earliest to systematically explore the inheritance of blood types.